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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    3d Special Forces Group (Airborne)

    Action Date:

    October 10 – 11, 2005

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Larry R. Reis, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Operational Detachment 321 (ODA-321), 1st Battalion, 3d Special Forces Group (Airborne), Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Afghanistan, during combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, on 10 and 11 October 2005, in Bagh-Khosak Village, Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. Master Sergeant Reis’ valor and aggressive leadership effectively disrupted an enemy ambush and greatly contributed to the destruction of over 45 enemy personnel during a 13-hour battle. Master Sergeant Reis’ heroic performance is in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force, and the United States Army.